Pant will be a very important player for India: Dravid

TIL Desk Sports/ Batting great Rahul Dravid has marked Rishabh Pant as a “very important player” for India in the near future, basing his prediction on the exemplary courage the youngster showed in overcoming a personal tragedy.

A couple of days before the start of Indian Premier League, the 19-year-old Pant lost his father, but still played in Delhi Daredevils’ opening fixture.

“Rishabh played very well this year, played a very good innings, he entered the tournament at a very a difficult time, he lost his father, which shows his mental strength,” Daredevils mentor Dravid said.

He added, “Pant overcame that tragedy and did consistently well throughout the season. I am sure he will go on to become a very important player for India.” Dravid rued Delhi’s inability to close out tight games. Daredevils finished sixth with six wins and seven defeats.